NYPD Chief of Department Ken Corey gets raucous farewell after 34-year career

NYPD Chief of Division Ken Corey was applauded by dozens of police officers Tuesday as he walked out of headquarters for the final time as a uniformed cop.

Corey, the NYPD’s highest-ranking uniformed officer, is about to retire Wednesday after 34 years on the job.

Bagpipers and two traces of cops greeted Corey as he left One Police Plaza in Manhattan and hopped into the vintage NYPD police automotive within the afternoon.

The 54-year-old left together with his spouse on his arm and his two kids following shut behind. 

He had taken over command of the division’s 35,000 uniformed officers Jan. 1 as a part of Mayor Eric Adams’ new administration. It was not clear who would change him.

As one of the crucial seen members of the power, Corey spear-headed the rollout of the division’s anti-gun unit, a revamped set of groups that changed the controversial anti-crime teams.

Corey waves goodbye from a vintage NYPD cruiser.
Corey waves goodbye from a classic NYPD cruiser.
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Corey leaves NYPD headquarters during a walkout ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
Corey leaves NYPD headquarters throughout a walkout ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
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Corey’s tenure will likely be credited for combating the pandemic-fueled surge in gun violence, overseeing an eventual double-digit p.c dip in shootings.

Crime general, although, continued to tick up in 2022 — with main crime up practically 27% in comparison with final yr and greater than 30% from 2017.

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